Self-measuring-faucet attachment



(No Model.) l

C. H. KAUF. l SELF MEASURING FAUGBT ATTACHMENT. No. 555,820.

Patented Marg 3, 1896.v

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Arnim* SELF-MEASURlNG-FAUCET ATTACHMENT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 555,820, dated March 3,1896.

Application iled April 16, 1895. Serial No. 545,927. (No model.)

To @ZZ whom it may concern.:

Beit known that I, CHARLES H. KAUF, a citizen of the United States,residing at Vestern, in the county of Saline and State of Nebraska, haveinvented a new and useful Self- Measuring-Faucet Attachment, of whichthe following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improvement in attachments toself-measuring or other faucets.

The object of the present invention is to provide a simple andinexpensive attachment in the form of a vertically-adjustable shelf orsupport for upholding a jug or other vessel beneath the nozzle of afaucet, said attachment being designed to be connected directly withsaid faucet.

Another object of the invention is to construct the shelf-support insuch manner that it may be easily and readily applied to or removed fromthe faucet when desired.

A further object of the invention is to provide the vertically-movableshelf with adjustable jaws oppositely and reversely disposed, wherebythe angle of the shelf may be regulated and wear compensated for.

To accomplish the objects above enumerated the invention consists incertain novel features and details of construction and arrangement, ashereinafter fully described, illustrated in the drawings and pointed outin the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is aperspective view of a shelfand the support therefor constructed in accordance with this inventionand shown applied., Fig. 2 is a side elevation ofthe shelf and itssupport. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the shelf, showing the upper V-shapedjaw. Fig. 4 is a detailed perspective view of one of the adjustablejaws, Fig. 5 is a vertical section through the upper end of the clampingrod or support.

Similar numerals of reference designate corresponding parts in theseveral figures of the drawings.

Referring to the drawings, 1 designates a rod or support which may be ofany preferred size or length, being provided at its upper end with arecess 2, above which extends a curved arm or band 3, formed integrallywith the main body of the support or rod and of a size and curvatureadapting it to partially embrace and surround a faucet 4, in closeproximity to the barrel or vessel from which said faucet projects.

5 indicates a curved strap or arm corresponding in size and shapesubstantially to the arm or strap 3, and provided at its lower end witha perforated ear or lug 6 lying within the recess 2, thus adapting thearm or strap 5 to be pivotally connected with the main body of thesupport by means of a pin or rivet 7. The arms 3 and 5 are provided attheir upper adjacent ends with perforated ears or extensions 8, adaptedto receive a screwthreaded clamping-bolt 9. By means of thisconstruction the support or rod l is adapted to be readily and easilyclamped around the faucet or to be removed therefrom when desired. Thesupport or rod 1 is given a bend, as indicated at 10, adjacent to theupper clamping portion, for the purpose of bringing thedownwardly-extendin g vertical portion thereof into the desired positionto receive an adjustable shelf.

The adjustable shelf (indicated at 11) is preferably made of hard wood,and is reduced in width at its rear end, where it is faced upon eitherside or top and bottom with perforated metallic plates l2, secured inplace by means of rivets 13 passing through the material of the shelfand also through aligned perforations in said face-plates. A pair ofoppositely and reversely disposed jaws 14 are carried by the shelf, onebeing located above and the other beneath the shelf and adjacent to theaperture or perforation 15, through which the s-upportin g-rod l isadapted to pass. Each of said jaws is provided with a V-shaped notch ormouth 16, the walls of said mouth being inclined, as shown, in order toprovide a sharp or acute V-shaped edge for engaging the support orrod 1. The upper jaw is arranged so that said acute edge will bearranged uppermost and the lower jaw is arranged with its acute edgedownward. Each jaw is furthermore provided with an elongated slot forthe reception of a retainingbolt 17, passing through the shelf andreceiving a nut and washer, by means of which the jaw is clamped uponthe shelf. By the adjustment of said jaws the angle of the shelf IOO maybe regulated in a manner that will be readily understood.

From the foregoing description it will be apparent that the shelf 1l maybe adjusted to any desired height by lifting upon the outer end thereofand moving the shelf up or down, as desired. A jug or Vessel of any sizemay thus be placed beneath the nozzle of the faucet and in closeproximity thereto, thus enabling the sirup or other material containedwithin the barrel or other receptacle to be directed with accuracy andprecision into the mouth of the jug, thereby avoiding the annoyance andtrouble caused by said sirup or other material wasting and dropping uponthe sides of the jug, which is very sure to be the case where means arenot provided for adjusting the height of the jug 0r receiving-vessel.The rod or support and the shelf being attached directly to andsupported beneath the faucet insures the proper position of thereceiving-vessel at all times.

Various changes in the form, proportion, and the minor details ofconstruction may be resorted t0 without departing from the principle orsacrificing any of the advantages of this invention.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed,and desired to besecured by Letters Patent, is-

l. The combination with a vertical rod or support, of a perforatedshelf, oppositely and reversely disposed jaws arranged upon oppositesides of said shelf and adjacent to the perforations therein, and meansfor adjusting said jaws, for the purpose and substantially as described.

2. rIhe combination with a vertically-extending rod or support, of aperforated shelf, oppositely and reversely disposed jaws adjustablyconnected with said shelf and provided with V-shaped notches havinginclined walls or edges, and means for adj Listing said jaws,substantially as specified.

3. An adjustable shelf for faucets, rbc., comprisingavertically-extending rod or support, a perforated shelf provided withfaceplates secured to the upper and lower sides thereof, oppositely andreversely disposed jaws for engaging said support, said jaws beingprovided with elongated slots for the reception of clamping-bolts,whereby said jaws are adapted to be adjusted7 substantially as and forthe purpose specified.

lIn testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixedmy signature in the presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES ll. KAUF.

Vitnesses z S. T. MEYER, FRANK ZABEL.

